TED: The tragedy of orphanages | Georgette Mulheir

The video discusses the detrimental effects of orphanages on children's development, emphasizing the importance of family attachment in early childhood. It highlights the global issue of institutionalization, particularly in Europe, where many children in orphanages have living parents. The primary causes include poverty, disability, and lack of inclusive education. The video advocates for shifting resources from institutions to family support services, which are more cost-effective and beneficial for children's development. It calls for awareness and action to end institutionalization and promote family-based care.

What is the primary developmental concern for children placed in large institutions?

• They receive too much attention.

• Their health and development are seriously harmed.

• They develop faster than their peers.

• They become overly independent.

What was the surprising observation made in Romanian orphanages?

• Children were very noisy.

• Children were silent and unresponsive.

• Children were playing happily.

• Children were well-fed and active.

Why do orphanage staff often have to follow a regimented program?

• They have too many children to care for.

• They prefer strict routines.

• They are trained to be strict.

• They want to discipline the children.

What is a common outcome for children who grow up in institutions?

• They become highly successful.

• They easily integrate into society.

• They often face difficulties in social integration.

• They have no issues with social skills.

What is a major reason for the high number of institutionalized children in Europe?

• Frequent wars and disasters.

• Lack of inclusive education and poverty.

• High birth rates.

• Government policies promoting orphanages.

What is a common misconception about parents of institutionalized children?

• They are unaware of their children's needs.

• They willingly abandon their children.

• They are mostly wealthy.

• They have no interest in their children.

What is a key benefit of moving children from institutions to family-based care?

• It is less effective.

• It requires more resources.

• Children recover developmental delays.

• It is more expensive.

How has the number of children in Romanian institutions changed over the years?

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend.

• It has remained the same.

• It has decreased significantly.

• It has increased significantly.

What is the cost comparison between family support services and institutional placements?

• Both cost the same.

• Family support costs about 10% of institutional placements.

• Institutional placements are cheaper.

• Family support is more expensive.

What is the goal of the movement across Europe regarding child care?

• To increase the number of orphanages.

• To focus on community-based services.

• To build more institutions.

• To reduce family involvement.